Bevendean vs Langney Village

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Bevendean Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Langney Village Sussex Police

      Bevendean vs Langney Village Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Bevendean
      Sussex Police
      257 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.3% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Langney Village
      Sussex Police
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bevendean
      B Langney Village
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      257
      356
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      223
      346
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.3%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bevendean
      B Langney Village
      Violent Crime
      106 ↑25%
      144 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑28%
      71 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓20%
      11 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓27%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      14 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      32 ↓20%
      Drugs
      10 ↓23%
      22 ↑175%
      Public Order
      25 ↑14%
      27 ↓10%
      Robbery
      2
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      0
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      8 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bevendean is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bevendean safer than Langney Village?

      Bevendean has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 257 crimes in the last 12 months. Langney Village has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 356 crimes. Bevendean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bevendean vs Langney Village?

      Bevendean shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Langney Village shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bevendean and Langney Village?

      In Bevendean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Langney Village, it is Violent Crime (144 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bevendean and Langney Village?

      Bevendean recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Langney Village recorded 71. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bevendean vs Langney Village?

      Violent crime in Bevendean totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 144 in Langney Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bevendean and Langney Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bevendean recorded 223 crimes (now 257, a change of +15.3%). Langney Village recorded 346 crimes previously (now 356, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bevendean and Langney Village?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bevendean has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Langney Village has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bevendean and Langney Village?

      Bevendean falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Langney Village is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bevendean and Langney Village?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bevendean or Langney Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bevendean and Langney Village. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.